The AAMC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We develop strategic initiatives to cultivate a diverse and culturally prepared workforce, advance inclusion excellence, imbue equity-mindedness, and enhance engagement with local communities. Learn more about our mission, goals, programs and initiatives, organized by portfolio.
What's New in Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Healthcare Executive Diversity and Inclusion Certificate (HEDIC) Program
March-August 2023
Washington, DC and Virtual
This six-month program is specifically designed to develop the competencies leaders need to drive diversity as a core component of excellence in health care. Applications are due January 23, 2023.
A monthly webinar series to help you foster inclusive environments; create equitable advancement, promotion, and tenure policies; and promote anti-racist policies, education, and institutional practices.
Restorative Justice in Academic Medicine (RJAM) Facilitator Training
February 22-24, 2023
Washington, DC
This in-person program teaches a relational framework for responding to harm and will help practitioners develop the skills to create more supportive, inclusive, and resilient learning communities.
These cross-continuum competencies help educators design and deliver curricula and related activities and help learners with their individual professional development in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The AAMC is the leading voice and advocate for the nation’s medical schools and teaching hospitals. We work with federal policy makers to ensure that the perspective of our member organizations is incorporated into federal legislation and regulation.
“Understanding the assumptions and behaviors that are tied to our implicit biases allows teams to engage and embrace their differences and move toward solving complex problems.”
David A. Acosta, MD, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
MedEdPORTAL: Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity
Our collection of diversity, inclusion and health equity resources.